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Best trail shoe? Check out this review of the Danner Trail 2650

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Some of your most-used walking or hiking shoes/boots may end up being lightweight, low-cut trail shoes. That makes these Danner Trail 2650 shoes worth a second look.

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Review: African Ranger barefoot boots

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Barefoot boots have become a “thing.” The concept is that barefoot shoes/boots allow the foot to react to the ground as it would if the walker was walking barefoot. These Jim Green Barefoot Boots are sturdy hikers that may be a good entry into the barefoot boots world.

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Who needs tactical footwear? We review LALO’s Nine-inch Rapid Assault Black Ops boots

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Hot weather hiking boots are every bit as important as cold weather hiking boots. Consider adding these LALO tactical boots to your get-home or bugout bag.

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Jim Green boots help preserve your feet and endangered African animals

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This South African boot was designed by wildlife Rangers for combat with poachers of endangered African animals. The boots might work well for you.

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Hatchet or saw: Choose the best portable survival kit woodcutting tool

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Should you carry a hatchet or a saw? It depends. When choosing any tool for wilderness or urban survival, anticipate where you might be when you may need the tool, and what tasks it will need to perform.

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wool mittens, wool, wool clothing

Know which fabrics make the best winter survival clothing

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Different fabrics have radically different properties. Choosing the wrong type, or mixing clothing of different materials, can be disastrous!

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10 Christmas gifts for the well-prepared (and hard to buy for) person on your list

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So what do you buy for that survivalist/prepper/outdoorsperson on your Christmas list who (apparently) has everything and (allegedly) doesn’t need anything. Here are some suggestions, from items I have field tested n the past year.

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Do you need waterproof hiking boots? Are these the best choice for overall wear?

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A major decision and choice when buying hiking boots or shoes is whether to get the waterproof versions or not. You might be surprised why this is important, and which version will be the best for you.

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cut resistant glove, knife safety, knife handling

Add cut resistant gloves to your hunting/fishing gear

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Practicing safe knife handling is the best way to avoid cutting yourself. The second best may be to wear a cut resistant glove. Here is how to choose them.

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Stay hydrated! Use this simple system to assure you always have water with you

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Staying hydrated is not an option. Anywhere, any time, you must drink or die. Dehydration can hit you any time you don’t have access to safe, pure drinking water.

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